Lost shops, vanished cinemas and landmarks of yesteryear all feature in this retro photo gallery, which also captures changing fashions. From a fallen Messerschmitt plane going on display in wartime Sheffield to a herd of elephants on parade, these pictures show all manner of life.
They show how much famous streets like The Moor and Fargate have changed, with the disappearance of fondly remembered features including the Goodwin Fountain and the Hole in the Road.
All the images are taken from The Star’s archives or shared courtesy of Picture Sheffield.
1. Hippodrome in 1963
The Hippodrome Theatre and Nell's Bar on Cambridge Street, Sheffield, in 1963. The Hippodrome opened in December 1907 as a music hall. It became a permanent cinema in 1931. In 1948, it came under the management of The Tivoli (Sheffield) Ltd. It closed on March 2, 1963 and was demolished Photo: Picture Sheffield
2. Crimean war memorial on The Moor
The Crimean Monument war memorial on The Moor in Sheffield city centre. It was moved to the Botanical Gardens in 1960 before being placed in storage Photo: National World
3. Elephant parade
Elephants in the Circus parade in Sheffield city centre in April 1974 Photo: Monica Cocker
4. The Moor in 1966
The Moor, in Sheffield city centre, showing Robert Brothers Department Store, Rockingham House, British Home Stores and Pauldens, in February 1966 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers